FRACTIONS


Adding Fractions with Like Denominators

When Fractions have Like Denominators, only the

Numerators need to be Added.




1

7
+
3

7

To add these fractions, first add the numerators.

The sum of the numerators becomes the new numerator.

The denominator remains the same.

1

7
+
3

7
=
4

7




If the answer results in an improper fraction, then

change that improper fraction to a mixed number.

2

5
+
4

5
=
6

5


6

5
=
1
1

5




If the resulting proper fraction can be reduced, then do so.

1

8
+
5

8
=
6

8


6

8
=
3

4




Sometimes both the improper fraction needs to be changed

to a mixed number and the resulting proper fraction needs to

be reduced.

3

4
+
3

4
=
6

4


6

4
=
1
2

4


1
2

4
=
1
1

2




RULE

Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Add the Numerators. Keep the same Denominator.

Change any Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number.

If the Proper Fraction can be Reduced, then do so.